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From A337 take the turning for Milford on Sea, Hurst Castle will be sign posted in this direction. Follow the road into Milford on Sea village. Turn left into the village centre and turn left again at the staggered crossroads. Follow this road to the end and you will arrive at Keyhaven.
There is no road access along Hurst spit so it is not possible to directly reach Hurst Castle by car. Parking is available at the pay-and-display car park at Keyhaven (postcode SO41 0TP). From there either use the ferry to the castle (see Ferry details below) or walk approximately 2 miles along the shingle spit from Milford on Sea (sturdy footwear required).
There is an alternative pay-and-display car park at Milford on Sea seafront (postcode SO41 0PY) where it is possible to walk to Hurst spit or Keyhaven for the ferry.
Ferry
Access to Hurst Castle is a leisurely ferry ride from Keyhaven (charges apply). The ferry operates daily from 1st April – 31st October, approximately every 20 minutes. For more information please visit How to get to Hurst Castle | Hurst Castle Ferry or Walking
The nearest railway station is New Milton, which is 4 miles away. To use the Bus, the More X1 to Milford on Sea is within 2 1⁄2 miles , or 1 mile to ferry.
Ferry
Access to Hurst Castle is a leisurely ferry ride from Keyhaven (charges apply). The ferry operates daily from 1st April – 31st October, approximately every 20 minutes. For more information please visit: How to get to Hurst Castle | Hurst Castle Ferry or Walking
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